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Kverkárnes

Highlands, Iceland934 m elevation
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Kverkárnes

Highlands, Iceland934 m elevation

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Cars & campers

−15%exclusive discountFree cancellationKEF airport pickup 24/74.8
Dacia Duster 4x4
SUV

Dacia Duster 4x4

Cheapest real 4WD in the fleet — gravel, the Westfjords and easy summer F-roads without truck prices.

TransmissionManual
FuelPetrol/diesel
Seats5
Drive4WD
From
5,355 kr6,300 kr/day
Reserve −15%
VW Caravelle
9-seater

VW Caravelle

Whole family or friend group in one car — gear in the back, room to stretch.

TransmissionAutomatic
FuelDiesel
Seats9
Drive2WD
From
12,750 kr15,000 kr/day
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Key Camper Wild Duo
Camper

Key Camper Wild Duo

Sleep right by the trailhead, wake up at the falls — F-road ready from mid-June.

TransmissionManual
FuelPetrol
Sleeps2
Drive4WD
From
5,304 kr6,240 kr/day
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Tours near Kverkárnes

Free cancellationSmall groups
Glacier & Golden Circle
Adventure

Glacier & Golden Circle

Snowmobile across a glacier, then hit the Golden Circle classics.

Duration10 hours
PickupReykjavík
ActivitySnowmobile
VehicleSuper Jeep
From
49.990 kr
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Waterfalls

#1.Skínandi
21 km·~25 min drive

A waterfall in the Highlands. One of many cascades that make Iceland a waterfall paradise.

#2.Töfrafoss
21 km·~25 min drive

A waterfall in East Iceland. One of many cascades that make Iceland a waterfall paradise.

Töfrafoss
#3.Sauðárfoss
27 km·~32 min drive

A waterfall in East Iceland. One of many cascades that make Iceland a waterfall paradise.

Sauðárfoss
#4.Hverfandi
32 km·~38 min drive

A waterfall in East Iceland. One of many cascades that make Iceland a waterfall paradise.

4 waterfalls near Highlands

Hot Springs

#1.Víti
37 km·~44 min drive

Water hot spring

#2.Geothermal hot spring near Múlaþing
37 km·~44 min drive

Wild hot spring. Off the tourist path. Check conditions before going.

#3.Laugarvallalaug
37 km·~44 min drive

Geothermal spot. Water temp varies but usually comfortable. Bring your own towel.

#4.Víti Askja
37 km·~45 min drive

Volcanic crater lake at Askja. Highland destination, not always safe for bathing - check…

4 hot springs near Highlands

Campsites

#1.Kverkfjöll / Sigurðarskáli
16 km·~19 min drive

Highland campsite accessible in summer only. F-road driving required. Basic facilities…

#2.Snæfell
32 km·~38 min drive

East Iceland campsite in the remote and beautiful Eastfjords. Fewer tourists means better…

#3.Drekaskáli
33 km·~40 min drive

North Iceland camping option. Less crowded than the south, with dramatic landscapes and…

#4.Drekaskáli Warden Cabin
33 km·~40 min drive

North Iceland camping option. Less crowded than the south, with dramatic landscapes and…

4 campsites near Highlands

Supermarkets

#1.Nettó
78 km·~93 min drive

Nettó supermarket — supplies

#2.Kjörbúðin
97 km·~116 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

#3.Krambúð
101 km·~121 min drive

Krambúð supermarket — supplies

#4.Krónan
103 km·~123 min drive

Krónan supermarket — supplies

4 supermarkets near Highlands

Gas stations

#1.Nesjar
71 km·~86 min drive

N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol

#2.Möðrudalur
77 km·~92 min drive

Orkan · 308.6 kr/L petrol

#3.Höfn
77 km·~93 min drive

N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol

#4.Hallormsstaður
82 km·~99 min drive

Orkan · 308.6 kr/L petrol

4 gas stations near Highlands

Tours

#1.Glacier & Golden Circle
10 hours·Pickup Reykjavík

Snowmobile across a glacier, then hit the Golden Circle classics.

from 32,990 krView tour →
1 tours near Highlands

Frequently
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How do I get to Kverkárnes?
Kverkárnes is in Highlands. Check live road conditions on this page before you drive — highland trailheads often need a 4×4, and some access roads only open in summer.
Can I hike Kverkárnes without a guide?
It depends on the route and conditions. Lower Icelandic peaks are hikeable in summer with proper boots, layers and a forecast check, but weather turns fast even in July. Tell someone your route and register plans on safetravel.is.
When is the best time to hike Kverkárnes?
June to September, when snow has cleared from the trails and daylight is long. Winter ascents are serious mountaineering. Always check the forecast on vedur.is before you set out.
How tall is Kverkárnes?
Kverkárnes is 934 m above sea level, according to OpenStreetMap and Wikidata records.

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